Intergovernmental Program Manager

City of Glendale • Glendale, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intergovernmental Program coordinates the legislative and external activities and programs of the City of Glendale. We carry out the state and federal legislative agenda adopted by the City Council, as well as research and review state and federal legislation impacting the City. We protect the City’s interests in various stakeholder processes and work diligently to resolve City issues with external partners. We develop reports and policy recommendations to the City Management and City Council. We staff the Mayor and Council on the various federal, state and regional policy committees they hold positions on including, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), the Regional Public Transit Authority (RPTA), the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA), the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, the National League of Cities (NLC), Westmarc and others. The Role: The Intergovernmental Program Manager supports the City’s intergovernmental affairs program in coordination with the Intergovernmental Programs Director. This position represents the City’s interests before federal, state, regional, and local agencies and officials. Responsibilities will include monitoring legislative and policy activity, analyzing proposals affecting City operations, and preparing comprehensive briefing materials for elected officials and senior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, or a related field, and three years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, municipal and/or legislative research and analysis, or comparable experience in a public sector setting.
• One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• Knowledge of: State and federal legislative processes, functions and structure of committees
• Knowledge of: Regional organizations and committees and their processes, functions and structure
• Knowledge of: Municipal government structure, programs, services and role in regional organizations
• Knowledge of: Federal and state programs and their relationship to municipal operations
• Knowledge of: Elected officials, appointed officials and their staffs
• Knowledge of: Legislative issues and the City's positions
• Knowledge of: State government protocol
• Knowledge of: Arizona Lobbyist Regulation Laws
• Knowledge of: Community organizations, their leaders and available resources
• Knowledge of: Practices of intergovernmental relations
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration
• Ability to: Interpret federal, state and city ordinances, rules and regulations, and make rational decisions in accordance with established policy
• Ability to: Understand how broad view issues relate to City's operations
• Ability to: Successfully manage multiple assignments in different topic areas concurrently
• Ability to: Analyze, interpret and report research findings and recommendations
• Ability to: Present information concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with political officials, city officials, co-workers, other professionals, citizen's groups and the general public
• Ability to: Network, build and maintain professional relationships with intergovernmental affairs representatives from other cities throughout the region
• Ability to: Exercise considerable initiative and judgement

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Public Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Intergovernmental Programs Director by representing the City’s interests with federal, state, regional, and local entities.
• Strengthens relationships with elected officials, agency staff, military partners, and key stakeholder groups across Arizona.
• Researches and analyzes proposed federal and state legislation affecting the City; shares relevant information with department directors and liaisons for review and feedback.
• Tracks and monitors the status of federal and state legislation; provides reports to the Intergovernmental Programs Director and recommends policy or administrative positions.
• Prepares briefing materials for the City Manager, senior leadership, Mayor, and City Council on regional, state, and national policy matters.
• Provides in-person briefings and accompanies city leaders to related meetings.
• Reviews and evaluates agendas, policy documents, and meetings of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA), and the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA).
• Attends regional functions on behalf of City leadership; participates in annual conferences with the City Council and other out-of-state events of significance to the City.
• Collaborates with the Intergovernmental Programs Director and City leadership to develop policy proposals and funding requests at all levels of government.
• Builds support for City positions, conducts lobbying activities, and maintains professional networks with intergovernmental affairs representatives.
• Tracks, prepares, and presents weekly legislative reports to the City Council and City Management; oversees the Neighborhood Legislative Link Program.
• Prepares and/or reviews position statements, talking points, and scripts for City Council and City staff for legislative testimony, meetings with government officials, and media engagements.
• Coordinates special projects at the direction of the Intergovernmental Programs Director.
• May supervise the work of and/or provide lead direction to other professional and paraprofessional level staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10.5 paid holidays per year
• additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
• Vacation leave accrues at: 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year)
• Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
• Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year)
• Participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level